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I think the new Zelda Game looks neat, but I hope this isn't going to be a standard for future 3DS games for Zelda.

Because I really wanted an Ocarina of Time graphic style game for Zelda, I guess they only want this style, and are saving the other style for home consoles.

I hope I'm wrong, but now, even if there was an Ocarina of time graphic style game, it looks to be a long time from now, don't even know if I'll be able to play it.

Oh well I'd rather focus on Pokemon 6th gen right now.

Last edited by dman_dustin; 19th April 2013 at 11:36 PM.

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Interesting read....
And HOLY FRIG! I've just seen some of the monster designs (namely Mara and Hazama), and they're truly the most abhorrent, yet awe-inspiring creations I've ever seen.

So yeah, colour me interested.
Does it matter that I haven't played any previous titles though?

~The Head Honchkrow~

Anywhere is good to start, so it doesn't matter much.

Unless, of course, you play newer entries first and older entries later. Just remember that the series is divided into different sub-series: the numbered series, the Persona series, the Devil Survivor series, the Raidou Kuzunoha series, the odd ones like Strange Journey, and the Digital Devil Saga series. I think I forgot a few more.

You can start with any game. SMT4 is going to be super user-friendly so it's a great way to get started. You could also try either one of the Devil Survivors (I'd recommend getting Overclocked or waiting for Break Record) or Soul Hackers, though I wouldn't recommend touching any of the pre-Nocturne games like Soul Hackers/Persona 1+2 until you've played at least one modern SMT game.

So I can't decide between getting that SMT game that came out recently or Etrian Odyssey.

Anyone who's played one or both, give an opinion, sway me one way or another? I'm leaning towards getting Soul Hackers, though I do wonder if I should get that Devil Survivor one.

Not far in Soul Hackers, but Etrian Odyssey is pretty solid. So far, between the two, Etrian Odyssey seems to have the better battle system, but Soul Hackers has a story. The gameplay seems okay, from the five battles I have done(Still having the story get set up for me), but at this point, I can't say which is better

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From what I have heard the gameplay is somewhat similar to Pokémon, it actually existed long before Pokémon was around, but it has a darker story.

A little late to be posting a response but, Shin Megami Tensei has only a superficialy little resemblance to Pokemon (Demi-Kids subseries, not withstanding)

Yes, you fight with monsters and there is a heavily emphasized elemental strength weakness system in both. But the traditional games in the series (like 4) are quite a bit more focused on dungeon exploring and you don't pick a team of monsters, you have to constantly recruit or fuse stronger monsters to keep up with your enemies power level and you fight with a full party rather than 1 on 1.

There is also the Devil Survivor subseries on 3DS, where instead of dungeun exploration you fight in battles on grids. (So it's more of a strategy game spin-off)

Don't get me wrong the SMT games are fun, but I would get one of the games for a pokemon like experience at all. (except maybe Demi-Kids which is their take on a pokemon styled game)

Originally Posted by ForeverFlame

You can start with any game. SMT4 is going to be super user-friendly so it's a great way to get started. You could also try either one of the Devil Survivors (I'd recommend getting Overclocked or waiting for Break Record) or Soul Hackers, though I wouldn't recommend touching any of the pre-Nocturne games like Soul Hackers/Persona 1+2 until you've played at least one modern SMT game.

What's so inaccessible about Persona 2 compared to Nocturne? (I haven't played either, but as far as I know they are both in 3rd person unlike the rest of the older games)

I hadn't intended on buying any 3DS games in the near future, but I'm quite tempted with the news of this. I'm interested in Luigi's Mansion 2, FE:A, AC:NL, DKCR 3D and maybe Gates to Infinity. None of these games are must-haves for me, though I would like to play them. I've got a while to decide. I want to find out more about FE:A and try out the Gates to Infinity demo when it goes live, but I am put off by the poor selection of Pokémon available.

edit: I didn't see AuraChannelerChris' post in the eShop thread. Oh well.

I hadn't intended on buying any 3DS games in the near future, but I'm quite tempted with the news of this. I'm interested in Luigi's Mansion 2, FE:A, AC:NL, DKCR 3D and maybe Gates to Infinity. None of these games are must-haves for me, though I would like to play them. I've got a while to decide. I want to find out more about FE:A and try out the Gates to Infinity demo when it goes live, but I am put off by the poor selection of Pokémon available.

edit: I didn't see AuraChannelerChris' post in the eShop thread. Oh well.

Well, I have a few of those if you care for personal reviews. FE:A is probably the first one you would want to get. It's an awesome game, so much variation, and a very well made, detailed story on top of that. It honestly doesn't get that boring for me, you get lots of mileage out of it.

PMD3D is alright. Good story, like the previous Mystery Dungeon's they've had, though the gameplay stays mostly the same. Though there's not much of a character selection in the beginning, they also have Companion Mode, where you can play off-story as one of the other Pokemon that you have recruited to your team.

I haven't got the other ones your mentioned, but I do have a bunch of others, so feel free to ask for any other comments on other games I might have.

I hadn't intended on buying any 3DS games in the near future, but I'm quite tempted with the news of this. I'm interested in Luigi's Mansion 2, FE:A, AC:NL, DKCR 3D and maybe Gates to Infinity. None of these games are must-haves for me, though I would like to play them. I've got a while to decide. I want to find out more about FE:A and try out the Gates to Infinity demo when it goes live, but I am put off by the poor selection of Pokémon available.

edit: I didn't see AuraChannelerChris' post in the eShop thread. Oh well.

Fire Emblem should definitely be a must-have. Especially if you've played and enjoyed any previous game. There's a ton of content to play around with.

I hadn't intended on buying any 3DS games in the near future, but I'm quite tempted with the news of this. I'm interested in Luigi's Mansion 2, FE:A, AC:NL, DKCR 3D and maybe Gates to Infinity. None of these games are must-haves for me, though I would like to play them. I've got a while to decide. I want to find out more about FE:A and try out the Gates to Infinity demo when it goes live, but I am put off by the poor selection of Pokémon available.

edit: I didn't see AuraChannelerChris' post in the eShop thread. Oh well.

I'm only really only interested in Animal Crossing out of these games and perhaps Mystery Dungeon, as I've never played any the previous games in the series before. I've heard a lot of good things about Fire Emblem but if I'm just going to be purchasing it for the sake of the promotion; to get a game which I may not even want to play, then I think I'll better off going at my own pace instead of going out and buying three games at once.

I decided to order Fire Emblem: Awakening (I haven't played a previous game in the series, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it) and Luigi's Mansion 2, and I pre-ordered Gates to Infinity. New Leaf will be my free download.

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I think there may be some other updates based on Nintendo of Japan's Nintendo Direct...

Find me on the Pokemon TCGO forums, Pokefarm, and Chicken Smoothie! (Same screen name)
I AM A LEGIT SHINY TRADER, AND I ONLY TRADE LEGIT.
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PROUD OWNER OF THE SECOND AND FIRST JAPANESE LEGIT SHINY RESHIRAM from the Mirage Spots in OR/AS. 11/26/14 on Japanese Omega Ruby. If anyone doesn't believe me or would just like to see it, it would be happy to battle you. PM me!
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